github-issues

Create, search, triage, label, and assign GitHub issues via gh CLI.

Updated Apr 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/danmartinez78/echo-ghost-backup --skill github-issues-danmartinez78
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-issues
Source: https://github.com/danmartinez78/echo-ghost-backup/tree/main/skills/github/github-issues
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/danmartinez78/echo-ghost-backup --skill github-issues-danmartinez78

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

GitHub issue management often involves repetitive CLI steps and context switching across dashboards. This Skill provides a unified approach to create, search, triage, label, assign, and link issues using gh CLI with a curl fallback, streamlining collaboration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create, search, triage, and manage GitHub issues from the command line (gh CLI first, then curl fallback).
  • Add labels and assignees, view detailed issues, and link issues to related PRs for traceability.
  • Use case: A maintainer needs to triage open issues by labels and assign them to teammates without leaving the terminal.

Quick Start

List open issues with the label 'bug' in the current repository.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-issues

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage GitHub issues from the command line?

You can manage GitHub issues from the command line by using the gh CLI to create, search, triage, and assign issues within your repository context.

Can I triage and label GitHub issues automatically with curl?

Yes, you can triage and label GitHub issues automatically using curl as a fallback path to interact with the GitHub REST API when gh CLI is unavailable.

What is the best way to link GitHub issues to pull requests?

The best way to link GitHub issues to pull requests is using gh CLI or curl within the repository context to update issue details and establish traceability across your project.

Does this GitHub issue automation approach require the gh CLI?

No, this GitHub issue automation approach does not strictly require the gh CLI; it supports a curl fallback path to interact with the REST API for end-to-end issue management.

How do I search and filter open GitHub issues by labels in the terminal?

You can search and filter open GitHub issues by labels in the terminal by executing gh CLI commands within your repository context to quickly list matching issues for triage.